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Is Screen Time Taking Over Your Family Life? Join Our Expert Panel from Children and Screens for Solutions!
Are you struggling to manage your child's screen time? Do you worry about the impact of technology on their development, sleep, and behavior? You're not alone! Join us for an interactive webinar where parents and leading experts in child development, education, and technology come together to brainstorm practical strategies and solutions.
Navigating the Digital Age: A Parent's Guide to Healthy Screen Time Habits
This isn't just another webinar – it's a collaborative brainstorming session designed to empower parents with the tools and knowledge they need to create a healthy balance between technology and family life.
Here's what we'll cover:
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Expert Insights: Our panel of experts, including several members of the research team at Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, will share the latest research and practical advice.
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Practical Takeaways: Leave with concrete tips and resources, including sample family tech contracts, recommended apps and websites, and strategies for fostering open communication about online safety.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is perfect for parents of children of all ages who are looking for guidance and support in navigating the digital world.
This is open to non-members, so forward the information to anyone who might be interested!
Webinar Details:
Limited spots available! Register today to secure your place and join the conversation!
Given the nature of the brainstorming (sorting participants in different Zoom Rooms), this event will not be recorded!
Let's work together to create a brighter digital future for our children!
Expert Panel:
John Mootz, PHD, Senior Policy and Research Manager
Dr. Mootz received his B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento. He worked as a Research Assistant at Oregon Health & Science University, where he then completed his Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience studying genetic and molecular mechanisms of addiction. During graduate school, John served as an organizer for Graduate Researchers United, helping establish the university’s first researcher union. He coordinates policy and research programs for the Institute, including the Digital Media and Developing Minds Congress: Tools and Methodologies Exposition, and the public health practicum. In his free time he likes cooking and baking, volunteering with conservation organizations, and exploring the Northwest with his dog. John currently lives in Portland, Oregon.
Sarah Probst, Postdoc Project Coordinator
Sarah is a developmental scientist with a special interest in making research more accessible and applicable to people’s lives. She received her B.S. in Psychology from University of Pittsburgh, and then worked as a project coordinator at SUNY Buffalo. Sarah recently completed her Ph.D. at University of Michigan, studying infants’ and children’s social cognition and behavior, and also completed a Graduate Certificate of Science, Technology, and Public Policy and a Science Communication Fellowship during her time in graduate school. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, workout classes, and road trips with loved ones.
Dan Hipp, Senior Research Coordinator
Dr. Daniel Hipp is a dedicated scientist and scholar with a deep curiosity about how human minds and brains develop and stay healthy in a world saturated with screens. His research on how video game exposure shapes visual cognition earned him a Ph.D. in Cognitive and Brain Science from the Infant and Child Studies Lab at Binghamton University in 2015. He coordinates research initiatives at the Institute, including the Digital Media and Developing Minds Congress: Tools and Methodologies Exposition, and is actively engaged in efforts around AI safety and science translation. Beyond these scholarly pursuits, he loves Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, snowboarding, spending time with his family, and the Buffalo Bills.
Melinda Karth, Research and Programs Assistant
Melinda brings fifteen years of interdisciplinary research experience in neuroscience, media, and psychology to Children and Screens. Most recently, she received her Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience from Purdue University, where she studied the development of eating and anxiety disorders during adolescence. She also holds master’s degrees in media and experimental psychology from The University of Leeds in England and Villanova University. Outside of academia, she has written a blog for Psychology Today called The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders, has guested on several eating disorder-related podcasts to discuss eating disorder development, and has volunteered with the nonprofits BEAT and The Human Health Project. In her free time, Melinda enjoys exploring outside, doing anything music-related, and creative projects.
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